Menander Quotes
Art is man's refuge from adversity.
Menander
Quotes to Explore
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
Tacitus
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Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.
W. Clement Stone
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For a lot of people, Superman is and has always been America's hero. He stands for what we believe is the best within us: limitless strength tempered by compassion, that can bear adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. He stands for what we all feel we would like to be able to stand for, when standing is hardest.
J. Michael Straczynski
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Memory tempers prosperity, mitigates adversity, controls youth, and delights old age.
Lactantius
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With an undefended heart, we can fall in love with life over and over every day. We can become children of wonder, grateful to be walking on earth, grateful to belong with each other and to all of creation. We can find our true refuge in every moment, in every breath.
Tara Brach
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Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.
Victor Hugo
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When things are going well, be mindful of adversity
When prosperous, be mindful of poverty
When loved, be mindful of thoughtfulness
When respected, be mindful of humility.
Gautama Buddha
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Don't forget that in the midst of all your pain and heartache, you are surrounded by beauty, the wonder of creation, art, your music and culture, the sounds of laughter and love, of whispered hopes and celebrations, of new life and transformation, of reconciliation and forgiveness.
William P. Young
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Philosophy is good advice, and no one gives good advice at the top of his lungs.
Seneca the Younger
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That whole environment was just incompatible with my beliefs and my personality. It was a dark time for me.
Zhang Ziyi
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With but a few exceptions, we don't have this personal study under masters any more. Craftsmanship has sunk very low. We no longer have any universally creative persons who are able to guide young learners not only in technical matters but also, at the same time, in a formal way.
Walter Gropius
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Art is man's refuge from adversity.
Menander
